REAL COUNTESS
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A happy 39th Birthday to his HRH Prince Leka of Albania. With a nice hug from daughter Pss Geraldine.
I thought the family was not officially recognized by the republic of Albania. Why did they receive an ambassador?
RC: Also, speaking of Her Majesty Margareta, I realise that you are both in the same position, as is Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia: you are titular monarchs, although you live in republics in a sort of alternative universe in which the republic tolerates the royal house as an institution that is helpful for the country and which has the respect of the society at large. What are the similarities and differences between your position and the positions of the other two royals I mentioned?
L: In 2003, the Albanian parliament passed a law which gave a special status to the Royal Family, and since then, it has been our task to ensure that we are serving the nation. In a republic, it is essential that we are present and adding stability, being a trusted symbol of unity, in the fray of the current political polarized diversity which has now become Albanian politics. We are also active through the Queen Geraldine Foundation, which allows us to have hands-on initiatives.
I have also accompanied the Albanian President on State visits; last year, for example, we visited the Principality of Monaco with President, H.E Ilir Meta. I also remain active in the foreign diplomatic core represented in Tirana. We have cultivated trust and continue to build bridges as we strive to define our role as part of the Albanian society. But in a critical view, I believe that there are still opportunities to do more. I would want to help promote Albania abroad and change the misconceptions about Albania’s image, which don’t reflect the reality of the country today.